CVE-2005-4817

CVE-2005-4817 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tmsnc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Format string vulnerability in ui.c in Textbased MSN Client (TMSNC) before 0.2.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors that cause format strings to be injected into the wprintw function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4817?
Format string vulnerability in ui.c in Textbased MSN Client (TMSNC) before 0.2.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors that cause format strings to be injected into the wprintw function.
How severe is CVE-2005-4817?
CVE-2005-4817 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4817 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4817?
CVE-2005-4817 primarily affects Tmsnc. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4817?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-4817 published?
CVE-2005-4817 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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